Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location:

Up Holland Roby Mill C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, School Lane, Roby Mill, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0QR
(29 pupils).

Telephone:

School website:

The Governors of Up Holland Roby Mill C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a one‑year temporary position with a view to a permanent role. The post is 12.5 hours per week, full days Thursday and Friday.

• Provide one‑to‑one and group support for pupils with SEN, encouraging active participation, independence, and self‑confidence.
• Deliver tailored learning activities and interventions under guidance of the Teaching Team and SENDCo.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development by adapting strategies and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships to foster well‑being, engagement and sustained progress.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, behaviour and engagement, contributing to reviews, reports and target‑setting.
• Assist in preparing and developing personalised learning resources and contribute positively to the wider classroom environment.
• Meet needs of pupils in relation to welfare, hygiene, toileting, dressing.
• Implement behaviour management and regulation strategies in accordance with school policies and support plans.
• Provide support during daily routines, transitions and, where appropriate, learning activities that take place outside the classroom or school setting.

• A warm, friendly school where children are at the heart of what we do.
• Lovely and enthusiastic children with enormous potential.
• A committed and collaborative staff team and governors.
• Many opportunities for further development and training.
• A commitment to working with parents and the community.

• Essential Qualifications – Please see attached.
• Desirable Qualifications – Please see attached.
• Essential Experience – Please see attached.
• Desirable Experience – Please see attached.

12 noon, 3rd July 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosures and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Please note that CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy complete the application form attached and email it to  Only candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK will be considered.